49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Matt Maiocco sits down with 49ers left tackle Trent Williams to reflect on his 15 years in the NFL and look forward to the Week 7 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. Matt also chats with Jennifer Lee Chan and Greg Papa about Dominic Puni’s impressive rookie campaign, and compares Brock Purdy and Patrick Mahomes' 2024 seasons thus far.

1:15 How important a win vs. Chiefs would be

8:00 Ricky Pearsall returns to practice

22:45 Comparing Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes

31:15 Discussing the NFC West standings

38:00 Greg Papa analyzes Dominic Puni-Chris Jones matchup

49:15 Trent Williams reflects on 15 years in NFL

1:02:30 Williams on Brock Purdy's evolution   

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan look ahead to the 49ers’ Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs and analyze where San Francisco can improve. Matt and Jennifer also break down Brock Purdy’s impressive season so far and discuss what to expect from Patrick Mahomes.

1:00 How big of a game will 49ers vs. Chiefs be?

3:45 Where 49ers can improve heading into matchup with Chiefs

7:15 Ricky Pearsall set to return to practice

16:45 What to expect from Patrick Mahomes

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan analyze how the 49ers blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the short-handed Rams in Week 3. Matt and Jennifer detail the special-teams miscues and defensive breakdowns that led to the stunning defeat despite Jauan Jennings’ career-best three-touchdown day.

0:45 What to make of 49ers' ugly, disastrous loss to Rams

2:30 Rams exploit 49ers' special-teams miscues

5:30 Brandon Aiyuk didn't step up in offensive stars' absence

10:30 Why wasn't Week 2 loss to Vikings an eye opener?

14:00 How much blame should Kyle Shanahan receive for back-to-back sloppy games?

23:30 Analyzing Jennings' big performance

27:30 Breaking down 49ers defense's struggles past two weeks

Matt Maiocco is joined by Fred Warner to break down the 49ers' 2023 regular season, where the team must improve headed into the postseason and what needs to happen for the team to achieve its ultimate goal. Then, Carlos Ramirez joins the show to look ahead to the wild-card matchups and analyze which teams could give the 49ers the most trouble.

(1:46) 49ers enter playoffs as No. 1 seed

(5:14) Potential divisional-round matchups

(11:40) Which injuries should fans keep an eye on?

(14:30) Warner on being a part of the 49ers organization

(17:30) Warner details preparing for the postseason

(23:40) How important will experience be for the 49ers?

(30:10) Could Darnold return next season?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' game plan heading into their Week 18 showdown with the Rams, which starters should rest to avoid injury and the locker room's vibe as the regular season ends. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to discuss which players made the Pro Bowl, who his X-factor is in the playoffs and why the defensive line needs to improve.

(1:46) How should 49ers attack Week 18?

(7:14) Shanahan on the 49ers’ Week 18 approach

(15:40) McCloud close to returning from injury

(21:30) How confident should the 49ers be?

(27:30) Will Williams play vs. Rams?

(32:40) Purdy makes his first Pro Bowl as starter

(38:10) Should Ward be an All-Pro this season?

(45:29) Areas the defensive line needs to improve

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how important the NFC's No. 1 seed is to the 49ers, Brock Purdy setting a new franchise passing record and why resting players in Week 18 isn't as easy as it seems. Plus, Carlos Ramirez joins the show to look at how the 49ers will handle their Week 18 matchup with the Rams and why the main focus should be getting ready for the playoffs.

(1:46) 49ers clinch No. 1 seed in NFC

(7:14) Purdy on breaking the 49ers’ single-season passing record

(15:40) How will 49ers attack Week 18?

(20:30) Shanahan on what he saw from Purdy

(28:30) Who is the NFC's second-best team?

(36:40) Who will the 49ers rest next week?

(42:10) What should be the main focus in Week 18?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ current injuries and how they could influence the team in Week 17, Deebo Samuel's recent comments defending Brock Purdy and why the quarterback is primed for a bounce-back game against Washington. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to discuss the addition of Sebastian Joseph-Day and preview this week’s matchup with the Commanders.

(1:46) Looking at the 49ers' current injuries

(10:14) Deebo defending Purdy from the critics

(11:40) Is Purdy poised for a bounce-back game?

(20:30) How can the offensive line navigate its injuries?

(33:30) Papa discusses what he saw on Christmas night

(38:40) Papa on what Joseph-Day will bring to the 49ers

(42:10) Previewing the 49ers-Commanders matchup

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' blowout loss to the Ravens, Brock Purdy’s struggles against Baltimore's defense and where San Francisco needs to shift its attention on a short week. Plus, Carlos Ramirez joins the show to look at how the NFL MVP race has changed this week and why the 49ers still should feel good headed into Week 17.

(1:46) Ravens dominate 49ers in 33-19 win

(8:14) Locker room has Purdy’s back after struggles vs. Ravens

(11:40) Kittle breaks down his faith in Purdy

(20:30) How will national perception of the 49ers change?

(27:30) 49ers still control their destiny in No. 1 seed race

(38:40) Where does the defense need to improve?

(42:10) Revisiting the current NFL MVP odds

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers’ Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, how injuries will play a factor this week and whether Lamar Jackson can make a push against Brock Purdy for the MVP award. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to analyze why the Ravens are the toughest opponent the 49ers will face this regular season.

(1:13) Could the 49ers’ Week 16 matchup against the Ravens be a preview of Super Bowl LVII?

(5:51) Looking at just how good Kyle Shanahan’s play-calls have been

(13:15) Breaking down how good the Ravens' defense is

(16:04) Could Lamar Jackson win the MVP award?

(20:47) Why Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey are “wildcards” for the 49ers

(29:40) Greg Papa joins 49ers Talk

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ division-clinching win over the Arizona Cardinals, Brock Purdy’s continued MVP-level play and the many ways Christian McCaffrey positively impacts the offense. Then, Carlos Ramirez stops by to discuss the defense’s struggles against the rush and how San Francisco can clean up its mistakes before facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

(1:46) 49ers clinch NFC West with win over Cardinals

(6:14) Purdy shines in return to Arizona

(11:40) Will Purdy win MVP?

(19:30) What is the 49ers' biggest concern?

(27:30) Warner explains the new "standard" for the 49ers

(34:40) Which is a better unit: the 49ers’ defense or offense?

(41:10) Will the MVP be decided next Monday night?

(45:29) Looking ahead to the Ravens matchup